DEEP HARISH THAKKAR

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EDUCATION : 
GRADUATE:
 Master of Science, University of Southern California, Dec 2009 ,
 Field of Study – Computer Science 
Courses Taken: 
Database Management Systems, Analysis of algorithm, Computer Graphics, Web Technologies, Software Engineering, Security Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence
UNDERGRADUATE: 
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering, University of Mumbai, May 2007 
INTERNSHIP :
ASA Produce Co, Los Angeles –       Work Sample 1        Work Sample 2                                   (Dec 08 to May 09)

• Developing B to B Web application  using HTML, PHP, CSS, DOM, AJAX, Javascript
• Main features include bidding , buying  ,selling ,orders , alerts ,active lists , inventory

Udhyog Software Limited, Mumbai, India –                                                                                  (June 06 to May 07)

• Management Information System (MIS) with graphical and charting interface for Managers for business analysis and optimization.
• Languages used : Java, Oracle 9i, JDBC

TECHNICAL SKILL:
Platform                                 : Windows 9X/NT/XP/Vista, Mac, Linux, UNIX,MS-DOS                                

Programming Languages : C, C++, Java(Basics)                                                                                                      

Databases                             : Oracle, MSAccess, SQLServer , MS SQL                                                                            

Web development                   : HTML, XML , JavaScript ,JSP, PHP , Cold Fusion,CSS, XSLT, DOM, AJAX         

Protocols and Standards                :TCP, UDP, IP, RIP, ARP, FTP, HTTP, TELNET                                                    

Application Programs              :  MS Office, Rational Ros, Vizio                                                       

Tools                                       : Maya , Open GL,Wireshark, OPNET, MATLAB

RELATED ACADEMIC PROJECTS  :

Computer Networks:                                                                                                                                               (Spring 2009)                   

-   Simulated Client-Server architecture capable of transferring TCP and UDP packets over TCP and UDP
sockets respectively in a networking environment using C++.       

Artificial Intelligence:http://idm-lab.org/wiki/561/index.php/Main/Assignments        (Spring 2009)

• Implemented the simulation of the game called “Starcraft” using A* (A star ) algorithm to find the least cost path from the start node to the goal node.(http://idm-lab.org/wiki/561/uploads/Main/project1.pdf)
• http://idm-lab.org/wiki/561/index.php/Main/Assignments

Security Systemshttp://ccss.usc.edu/530/fall08/                                                             (Fall 2008)

• Research paper on “Security in Mobile Devices”.
• Practical Lab : Performed actual practical’s in Lab like Steganography, Cryptography, Packet Sniffing(using wireshark), Authentication, Authorization, Firewalls.

Software Engineeringhttp://greenbay.usc.edu/csci577/fall2008/site/index.html       (Fall 2008)

•  Designing a housing maintenance application for Shields Housing  (Los Angeles)
•  Playing the role of Feasibility Analyst and Shaper.
• Did Cost estimation (using COCOMO)and Life cycle Planning of the above software.
• Designed and maintenance of team Project website .( http://greenbay.usc.edu/csci577/fall2008/projects/team2/)              

Web-Technology      http://pollux.usc.edu/~crowley/csci571/                                                                                                                       (Summer 2008)

• Built dynamic client-side forms: HTML, Javascript, DOM and CSS    Link
• Built a Web-based information system to allow customers to order .Site has 3 views :Administrator ,Manager and Customer using 
  JSP, HTML, CSS, SQL, AJAX AND JAVASCRIPT. ( ( Link ))
  (Admin view) http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/project2/amain.jsp
  (Order Form) http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/project2/placeorder.jsp
  (Managerial view) http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/project2/mmain.jsp
• Create a set of Web Services for Website to access your database. http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/hw3/deep.jsp
• http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/hw3/amain.jsp
• Designed a Hollywood movie website:”The Interrogation” http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/intr2/Interrogation.htm

Database                                                                                                                                         (Spring 2008)

•  Developed an ER for a relational database using SQL queries.
• Developed an application that queries a spatial database using Oracle 9i,Oracle Spatial features and JAVA(JDBC). http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/DB_project2_Deep_Thakkar.jpg
•  Designed an XML schema and utilized XQuery to query the XML data.

Graphics                                                                                                                                           (Spring 2008)

• Project using Processing Language –Wired Frame  rendering.
• Project using Open-GL

  PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCES :

•   Currently Working as a Application Developer (MS SQL and Cold Fusion) at Educational Affairs University of Southern California / School Of Medicine .      
•   Worked as a Lead WebDeveloper (database,PHP, Site Maintenance) in Dean's Support Staff (KecTech) at University of Southern California /School Of Medicine (Summer2009).                                                                                                                                           
•   Western Trade Adjustment Assistance Center – Research Annex (Database management) University of Southern California.             
•   Worked as a student Web-developer - INFORMATION SECURITY                       University of Southern California.

HONORS AND AWARDS                   

• Won second prize in Inter College Robotics competition at University Of Mumbai.                   
• TEAM LEADER for four years at JIVDAYA PARIWAR which works for care and cure of animals.  
• First prize in Presentation on “Analysis of Indian Stock Markets and Finance”.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Active Volunteer member of Los Angeles Google Technology User Group for University Relations and site maintenance.      
•  Founder Member of “Umang Foundation” which works for the upliftment of the society by Educating unprivileged children, orphans, supports Old Ages, Orphanages and much more.   http://umang-foundation.blogspot.com/  http://picasaweb.google.co.in/umangfoundation                                                                                                                                     
•  Designed a Hollywood movie website:” The Interrogation” http://www-scf.usc.edu/~deephart/intr2/Interrogation.htm     
•  Participated in half marathon (21.097 km in 150 min) STANDUARD CHARTERRED-2007.                                      
•   Active member of PETA-INDIA which works for animal welfare.

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